US is ‘using Mexico as a garbage sink’ leading to ‘toxic crisis’, UN expert says
PolicyTuesday, April 7, 2026The Guardian

US is ‘using Mexico as a garbage sink’ leading to ‘toxic crisis’, UN expert says

A UN expert has criticized the United States for contributing to environmental degradation in Mexico by allowing lax standards and insufficient oversight, leading to significant pollution in areas producing goods for the US market. This situation has been termed a 'toxic crisis', highlighting the need for stronger environmental policies and accountability in cross-border industrial practices.

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